CASRN:
79-43-6

Related: DICHLOROACETIC ACID

Formula:
C2-H2-Cl2-O2

Synonyms/Common Names

2,2-Dichloroacetic acid

Dichloroacetic acid (Water disinfection byproducts)

Known Uses

Breakdown product of drinking water disinfectants, astringent, used in treatment of lactic acidosis, keratolytic agent (Merck 1989). Associated with tobacco: reported either as a natural component of tobacco, pyrolysis product (in tobacco smoke), or additive for one or more types of tobacco products.